Customer Reviews

5 Minute Trendy Up-Dos

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I bought this little book because I am all thumbs when I try to do my own hair. Yes, I can go to a stylist and spend tons of money to get a twist or an updo but I would rather learn to do my own hair myself so that I can be prepared for last minute dressy events. This book is just great. The styles are easy to follow thanks to the great step-by-step instructions. I was able to create 3 of the styles all by myself after just a few tries. I think the beauty of this book is that even as styles change the book teaches basic principles of updos and twists that hair consumers can do themselves. This may not be a high fashion trendy hairstyling book but I don't think that was the intended audience. I have looked at so called "state of the art" styling books and was befuddled.

I think that the money I spent on this book was worth every penny. Not only have I used the book over and over, now I don't have to be subjected to snotty stylists with an attitude who think they know better than me, the consumer, about what is good for my hair and how the latest fashions really look.

The authors, Barbara and Louis, obviously know that consumers want to be able to do their own hair for special events and this books delivers in spades for consumers. It may not a book for stylists but it is awesome for people who want to do their own hair and look stunning. Bravo!!!!!!

I picked up this book for a friend of mine (who has short hair) who wanted it, and after leafing through it and trying a couple of the hairstlyes for myself, I want my own copy! This book is really helpful whether you have short (at least to shoulders), medium, or long hair, but despite your hair length category, you can often indulge in styles from other sections. I have long hair and am frequently looking for unusual ways in which to wear it, and this book certainly has that. The instructions are actually pretty easy to understand, as they are clearly written and accompanied by very clear color photographs. I would give this book five stars, but some of the hairstyles are a little far-out. In addition to many very wearable and elegant choices, there are also some distinctive styles involving elaborate knots and crimps that less-daring women (or men, although the book seems to be aimed primarily at women) might shrink from. Fortunately, this will not be an impediment to enjoying and finding great use for this manual. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in hair art that can be practically applied to their own heads.

I came upon this book looking for a way to wear my hair to a special event I was attending...being all thumbs I found this book's instructions so easy to follow and the results to be absolutely gorgeous! It guides you each step of the way to accomplish a "straight from the hairdresser" look... the compliments I received at the affair attested to the fabulous results I achieved... I highly recommend this book..I'm so happy I bought it! Now, when's the next event, there's so many styles I want to try now that I know how easy it is!

I read the other reviews and ordered the book anyway! I found it very interesting and inspirational. Yes the trend in the book follows what you see the stars wear in that the ends are flying everywhere, but in any style you modify it to your own tastes, just tuck your ends in if that is what you like. For me it was great. I got lots of ideas on how to put my hair up for a low price. A bargain (beats $60 at the salon for left out ends)! By the way, I have done several of the styles and I tuck the ends in, most look very sophisticated that way.

Most of these hairdos are not for regular people. Some are so ridiculous-looking, sort of like the bizarre haridos you sometimes see runway models wear but that you never see anyone else in public wear? Several styles look like the model just rolled out of bed, stuck her finger in an electrical socket, or perhaps is having some sort of substance-abuse problem. Don't waste your money on this book.

Not what I expected. Most of the styles are for teenagers. It would have been nice to know that these styles are more for teenagers. But it is a very good book for that age group. The book came in excellant condition and in a timely manner. I would order again from this seller.

5 Minute Trendy Up-dos is a style book with easy instructions to create hairstyles for any age with longer hair.

I shared this booklet with the rest of the stylists in my salon. It received nothing more than a good laugh. The styles are nothing that any of us would dream of wasting our time( if even only 5 minutes) and the hard earned money of our clients on. Even my 17 year old daughter told me how ugly the updo's were and threatned to never let me touch her hair or her friends hair again If I ever did a hair-do as hideous as these were.